About Enterprise M3

ENTERPRISE M3 LEP drives the economic growth of the area by working with businesses, key delivery partners and central government. We translate and signpost opportunities for business and other partners including funding.
To do this we have clear governance and transparency in our decision making – find out about our governance here.

Events

ERDF Innovation Specification Information Event

Information and Networking Event: £3.1m ERDF grants will be launched for a Knowledge to Market Accelerator and Quantum Technologies Supply Chain specification.

The Digital Enabling Technologies Knowledge to Market Accelerator specification worth £600k ERDF is seeking a strategic, collaborative and partnership approach to set up a knowledge-to-market accelerator in line with the recommendations of the South Science and Innovation Audit (S&IA). This multi-LEP call includes Enterprise M3 LEP, Dorset LEP, Solent LEP, Thames Valley Berkshire LEP, Coast to Capital LEP and South East LEP. Any proposed activity will need to benefit this geography.

The Quantum Technologies Supply Chain Initiative worth £2,5M ERDF will be seeking collaborative actions between business and research institutions from the following geographical area including Enterprise M3, Dorset LEP, Solent LEP, Coast to Capital LEP and South East LEP to develop components and materials to sell into the growing research market for quantum technologies.

Read the summary report of the Innovation South Science and Innovation Audit.

Read the full Innovation South Science and Innovation Audit Report and Recommendations here.

The full specifications will be revealed on 8 December 2017. ERDF is operating under a two-stage application process. The deadline for receiving outline applications is Friday 26 January 2018.

Come and join this multi-LEP Event to find out more about these funding opportunities and network with potential partners from the geographical area.